Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1970, the Cincinnati Reds played their final game at Crosley Field, which had been the team’s home since 1912.

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Dozens Rescued from Surging River

Fifty-one people and eight dogs were rescued from the storm-swollen and fast-moving Cuyahoga River on Sunday in Kent, according to the local fire department.

Rescue crews initially responded to a call involving six children and five adults who fell out of rafts, and then they saw more people losing control and falling into the river from rafts and kayaks.

Multiple agencies, including Portage County Water Rescue and several local fire departments, assisted in bringing everyone safely to shore.

Signs are posted warning of hazardous conditions. Kent fire officials urged visitors to avoid the water.

East Ohio Regional Hospital to Reopen

East Ohio Regional Hospital was acquired by 360 Healthcare Inc., with plans to reopen in the fall. The hospital closed in late March and laid off more than 400 healthcare professionals.

360 Healthcare President Harold Ramsey said he hopes many former employees return to the hospital.

Hiring for other healthcare providers and staff has started, with a job fair being planned. The hospital’s physician group is expected to open offices ahead of the full reopening.

The new owner’s top priorities include restoring power, deep cleaning the hospital, and coordinating with Martins Ferry and Belmont County officials.

Two Republicans Enter Congressional Race

Republicans Derek Merrin and Wayne Kinsel launched campaigns for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District seat, which includes Toledo.

Merrin, a former state representative, lost to Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur in 2024 by fewer than 3,000 votes.

Kinsel, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and owner of Voodoo Brewery Toledo, is making his first run for public office.

Kaptur has yet to announce whether she will seek re-election. She is the longest-serving woman in the U.S. House of Representatives, elected for the first time in 1983.

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➤ Trumbull County: Liberty Local Schools canceled summer school Monday and today for kindergarten through fifth grade students due to extreme heat. (More)

➤ East Palestine: The National Institutes of Health will conduct a five-year, $10 million study on the long-term health effects of the 2023 East Palestine train derailment. (More)

➤ Akron: Akron Municipal Court offices and courtrooms were closed Monday due to a power issue affecting air quality. Arraignments took place as scheduled. (More)

➤ Warren: Trustees voted to end a nearly six-year effort to preserve the Leavittsburg Dam, clearing the way for demolition under a Trumbull County MetroParks plan. (More)

➤ Cleveland: EMS personnel are now trained to administer blood transfusions at trauma scenes, a first among major U.S. cities. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: An American Airlines flight from Dallas landed safely on Sunday at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport after experiencing a mechanical issue. (More)

➤ The 2025-26 Atlantic 10 schedule for the Dayton Flyers men’s basketball team was released, featuring home-and-home series against Loyola Chicago, Saint Louis, VCU, and other conference opponents. (More)

➤ Moeller quarterback Matt Ponatoski and Purcell Marian shooting guard Dee Alexander were named the LaRosa’s High School Sports Most Valuable Players for the 2024-25 school year. (More)

➤ Toledo Central Catholic tight end Preston Fryzel committed to play football at the University of Notre Dame. (More)

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➤ Olivia Fosson, an Ohio State University law student from Kitts Hill, was crowned Miss Ohio 2025 and will compete at the Miss America pageant in September. (Watch Video Report)

➤ A home in Columbus was featured on Zillow Gone Wild, drawing attention for its collection of more than 7,000 hardcover books. (See Photos)

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